[truthfully, their letters involved them pretending to be more okay than they felt, since it would probably embarrass garou if they wrote any more when said letters might be public.]
... Thank you for worrying about me, Roxana. But you don't have to.
[ It was worrying enough what Clarte chose to write. Those little admittances spoke volumes for someone like Clarte, who still chooses to say to Roxana that she doesn't have to worry. ]
If I said those same words to you, what would you do?
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[ She gestures. 1 + 1 = 2. ]
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[hm.]
... There's no need for concern. Estinien's reaction was entirely justified, after all.
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[ This is a joke. She would never want this, but Clarte, you are killing her. ]
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[they are confused?]
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[ She lets out a small sigh and decides to change gears.
She holds out a hand, palm up. ]
Thank you, Clarte, for saving those that you did.
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they glance down at her hand, wondering if they're supposed to take it.]
Anyone would've done the same.
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No, not just anyone would.
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... Okay, but most would've.
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Many here are kind, but Clarte, it was still you who did. You still made those choices.
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... I suppose so.
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I sense there may be a but here.
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[ She watches them carefully. ]
Then, with Garou?
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What about Garou?
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What were you expecting, exactly...?
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[ It's not like she rode Rainbow Road thinking about how any reunion would go, only that from their letters....
That it'd be a little different, maybe. ]
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... Thank you for worrying about me, Roxana. But you don't have to.
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If I said those same words to you, what would you do?
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[they can admit that.]
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She gestures at them, then gestures at herself. Do they understand?
She is still going to worry. ]
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I can't win against you, huh?
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Is it a terrible thing? I care about you, Clarte.
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[ It could very much be, with how Roxana is, but it doesn't have to be. ]
I would like you to accept my concern.
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